I was discouraged when I saw the low ratings for this film, but thankfully I had already started watching it. It is definitely not comparable laughter-wise to movies such as This Is The End or 21 & 22 Jump Street, but it is very good. The type of humor may not be for everyone, but I found it to be very relatable. The way the jokes were delivered is how my friends and I joke most often. The actors in it were great and the story moved at a nice pace. Miles Teller was great and I now look forward to his work in the future, Imogen Poots was lovely and Zac Efron was great as always. I don't think Efron gets as much credit as he deserves. It portrays a few different likely dating situations that people could find themselves In these days. I would say it's more for twenty-something's than any other age group. If you are at all curious about this movie I say you should give it a shot!
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Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan are very capable actors. They've proved it time and time again, and That Awkward Moment is held afloat because of the chemistry between these three actors. Their bromance is electric. I would watch an Entourage-style show between the three of them and their antics, it's that believable. Unfortunately, the material they have to work with here is artificial and stupid. There are some lines in this movie that no one would ever say. And I know that's usually the case with romantic comedies, but this movie takes it a step further and totally demeans women every chance it gets, and I'm not one to point out misogyny in movies, but it just gets stupid after a while. "Let's all make a pact to not get into a relationship! Let's keep having sex with random girls and never fall in love! High-five!" It's such a dumb premise, and it's like the script keeps wanting you to hate these characters until they "redeem" themselves by the end but again, it's so artificial that you don't buy a second of it.
It's certainly watchable due to the three leads, but ultimately you're left wishing the movie was good enough to accommodate for the acting talent. There are a couple chuckle-worthy moments, and some clever banter between the three guys, but most of the comedy falls flat and the romance is absolutely insane from beginning to end. You don't believe these relationships for a second. The dialogue for the most part is asinine. It turns the characters into caricatures at times because of how fake it is. No one in their right mind would say these things, and no woman in their right mind would react positively to these things. It's so forced from beginning to end.
That Awkward Moment isn't a bad movie. It would've been terrible if they cast average actors, but thankfully the stellar cast keeps the movie watchable and mildly entertaining until the end. As a romcom it's insane, but then again, most of them are so you should know what you're getting into with That Awkward Moment. -
SnoopyStyle31 December 2014Three NYC friends have love trouble. Jason (Zac Efron) and Daniel (Miles Teller) draw cover art for books. Jason has a theory about girls who starts asking questions that begins with the word SO. Mikey (Michael B. Jordan) is getting dumped by his wife Vera (Jessica Lucas). Jason and Daniel tries to get Mikey laid along with their wingwoman Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis). Jason hooks up with Ellie (Imogen Poots) but he mistakes her for a hooker. To their surprise, she's at their work with a book for their next cover art. Alana (Addison Timlin) is one of Jason's bang buddies.
I really like all 3 guys as actors. I like the girls. I find the characters shallow and not in an interesting way. Sometimes it has some funny lines. It has some fun scenes but they don't add up to compelling relationships or even characters. This cast deserves a better script that has real heart. All the blame has to be laid on new writer/director Tom Gormican. Daniel and Chelsea come closest to a compelling story. -
wahoo888818 May 2014Actually, it's a master piece of sh#t. I haven't seen a movie where the acting was this bad through and through in a long time. I guess the really awkward thing about this movie is the script. And, none of the actors were that particularly good looking. Even Zac E. looked bloated and at times about 3 feet tall (everyone in the movie was taller than he was). And what was the point of this movie? Guys create a roster of women for sex, so they don't have to get serious with anyone. The characters were so unappealing, I really didn't care what they were up to, and was kinda hoping most of them would get arrested for extreme stupidity and hauled off the set so we could give others a try. This movie is sure to clean up at the Razzies this year.
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nogodnomasters21 March 2018Three guys vow to stay single. Jason (Zac Efron) is a NYC book cover designer who plays the field. He doesn't realize he is dating a woman until after they break up with him. Daniel (Miles Teller) works with Jason and has a friends with benefits relationship with Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis). Guess how that works out...hint it's a chick flick. Mike (Michael B. Jordan) is a doctor whose wife (Jessica Lucas) wants a divorce and is cheating on him with a lawyer. Jason meets Ellie (Imogen Poots) who is everything he wants in a woman as this throws a wrench into the "everybody stay single and play the field like we're in college" vow.
This is a chick flick poorly disguised as a guy's film. We know it is a chick flick because it is overrated due to Zac Efron being in it. It tosses some crude humor at us and some better barbs about relationships, but frankly it is the same old Hollywood shtick that brings nothing new to the table. Having said that, the actors did a fine job in their roles made unconvincing by a trite script.
Will do as a chick flick rental, although I thought "The Other Woman" was a funnier chick flick.
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dpolwatte9 December 2018Not the best comedy, but the cast of the film makes it alive.
But the bad timing(execution) and the script makes it hard to watch.
Anyway not that bad.
Feel good comedy for anyone who likes awkward loves stories. : p
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Jason-185-23643414 December 2014That awkward moment is a normal title which could describe dating in general and all the things that come with it and for a romantic comedy to be emotional and funny then Tom Gormican got his debut right.
I had all the scepticism of every romantic comedy I have watched but this film surpassed them all and it could even be a modern pretty woman. Each actor had a fulfilling parts and equally intellectual and funny to go with it. I connected with all the actors / actresses and for that I respect the director and producer in this production. Zach Efron has really shown that he is a consistent actor and co-director and IMHO he is getting it right every time. Miles Teller is proving to be a deep thoughtful romantic in these roles as in the spectacular now and Imogen Poots also fits this role. There is a definite beginning where the old college pals promise to stay single and enjoy all the NYC girls, middle, where each think they can control natural emotions and admit to themselves they can't and ending where they all become happy in love (romantic comedy format )but each part had substance, comedy, emotion and intellect. There is a part in the middle of the film where Zach shows up dressed up in the wrong dress code for the wrong dress up Party which has been seen many times but never better than in this film. If you are in a mood for a romantic comedy, pick this one now and you might enjoy it like I did.? -
gumperman22 February 2014I went into this film, hoping it would be a really fun film with over the top moments, but on the whole it wasn't that completely. Though it wasn't as good as I hoped, it was still pretty good. It had some funny moments and an always great performance by Miles Teller, but it didn't completely feel relatable to me and the characters didn't really seem that believable. There were some bits of dialogue and scenes that I really liked of course, which is why I give it a higher rating than it deserves, but they were very few and far between and I wanted more. It is nice to see a film like this being made in the first place, something different and more original than what has been released in a while, so I will give it props for that. If you've seen the trailers, chances are you'll see the film and it won't completely disappoint you I don't think. Give it a shot! :)
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matic-boh14 June 2014One would suspect that this film would offer the audience at least a fun experience and a decent amount of humor, but That Awkward Moment fails to deliver in every way. Not only does the film have a very predictable storyline and clichéd characters, it is also poorly paced and lacks any sort of momentum. The writing is weak and provides very few humorous moments, with the only encouraging aspect being the performance of Miles Teller, whose comedic talent does shine through. Overall, however, the three leading men lack any sort of chemistry, which results in disappointing delivery and causes the characters to be uninteresting. That Awkward Moment therefore fails to produce characters that are relatable on a emotional level, despite that being the film's main aim.
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Thanos_Alfie24 February 2021"That Awkward Moment" is a Comedy - Romance movie in which we watch three best friends being single at the same period after a long time, and they arrange to remain single no matter what. As time goes by they face some problems in order ot stick on their common promise.
I liked this movie because despite its simple plot it was interesting and very funny in some moments. The direction which was made by Tom Gormican who is also the writer, it was nice and I believe that he did a good job on combining three well-known actors and create something good. The interpretations of Zac Efron who played as Jason, Michael B. Jordan who played as Mikey and Miles Teller who played as Daniel, they were very good and the combination of the, it was very good. Finally, I have to say that "That Awkward Moment" is an interesting, funny movie and I recommend everyone to watch it because I am sure you will have a great time watching it. -
"That Awkward Moment" was appropriately named, as most of the movie was scripted, forced, and cliché. As a 23 year old female, I was actually insulted that this is what Hollywood thinks is interesting or relevant to my demographic. It seems as though people this age have been dumbed down to toilet humor, drinking, cursing, and casual sex. The plot line was so uninteresting and predictable that had I would have been more intrigued watching an episode of Barney. It almost seemed like it had elements of "Crazy, Stupid, Love" that went horribly wrong, especially because of the lack of character development. The plot even fell short of the cliché I was expecting, as at least 2 of the characters never had that magical moment where they realize the wrongs of their ways and mature. They were the same, stagnant personalities all the way through the film, the only things that changed were their relationship statuses. Having three main characters with their own stories, the film had at least a 1 in 3 chance of making an intriguing story line. Instead, the plot walked the already worn out path of the traditional romantic comedy script. To make things even more painful, the comedic timing was so off that even elements that could have been funny (the coworker Fred) were just awkward and odd. The overuse of "f---" added to the awkwardness as you could just tell that random cursing was interjected into lines, maybe to make it more "youthful."
Jordan's character, Mikey, was the character that I found most bearable, as he seemed to have some sort of dignity or depth. Daniel, played by Miles Teller, literally made me cringe with anger at his nonchalant crassness, reminding me of that guy in high school who tries to be funny but has no intelligence to back it up. Apparently, repeatedly telling a girl that you are "the best b--- j-- receiver" is endearing(?). Efron was completely unlikable and never really redeemed himself or matured, making the film feel empty and unfinished.
Overall, "Awkward" checked all the boxes of a basic romantic comedy, including all of the wrong, stereotypically youthful ones. The only thought I left with was wondering how Efron's character could afford such a nice apartment. -
tiff-fowler23 September 2014OK, so there were some parts when their morals were completely off but I still loved this movie! I loved that it was a comedy but at the same time it had its completely serious moments. And Zac Efron and Miles Teller shined in this movie. Especially Miles. He rocked in this movie. I love it when Miles does a comedy but has his serious moments like in The Spectacular Now. And Zac Efron. wow, Zac Efron. He really showed you that High School Musical is over. He really stepped up his game in this movie. And Micheal B. Jordan, wow he was awesome. I've never seen him before but I really liked him in this movie. So, if you are looking for a funny, a little heartfelt, sometimes serious movie, this is the one for you. I would watch this movie again.
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kosmasp5 December 2014The German title of the movie. Apart from being more specific about the movie as a whole, instead of a moment, however defining it is for one of the three main characters, it's not really well chosen. With movies likes this, you know where it's heading. So it's necessary to have actors who can hold their own. In this case, it's the females who mostly pull the weight.
And they do that with less screen time than their male counter parts. It'd be a better movie with them playing front roles. But as it is, we have a decent romantic comedy, that will have Zac Efron fans happy and anyone who likes his/her comedy light satisfied too. -
bkoganbing8 July 2014Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan all face That Awkward Moment in this film when analyzing their respective futures as far as friendship and women are concerned. Efron wants them all to commit to non-commitents. But things have a funny way of not working out as we'd like them to be.
That Awkward Moment has the look and feel of a Brat Pack type film from the Eighties. Efron could easily pass as a younger version of Rob Lowe. This film reminded me a bit of St. Elmo's Fire. Sad to say it's not as good.
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Now I know what you're probably thinking, you're looking through these and thinking that this film probably isn't particularly worth watching. Well, I'm here to tell that you're wrong. This film is full of so money laugh out loud moments even I was surprised. Unlike many Rom-coms I found that this film maintained it's hilarity right until the end whilst also maintaining the romantic aspect and broadening it if anything, something that I often feel is rare in a rom-com (by this I mean I usually feel that towards the end of the rom-com the comedy aspect is virtually abandoned to make way for a big swooping romantic ending). I most certainly recommend watching this film and feel that you will not regret it; additionally I felt that all the actors did and adequate job and fulfilled their roles rather well. I do hope you enjoy the film. :D
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C_pa_cool16 June 2014I watched That Awkward Moment expecting a good laugh, it was in way funny but much less than expected.
The story focuses on three mid 20s guys living the single life in New York,and feeling totally lost when having to face relationships and its failure. I am not really sure to whom this movie is intended... It is not funny enough to be appealing to guys and not "girls power" enough to be girls' favorite RomCom of the year. Maybe it is because the director Tom Gormican wants to give the three relationships the same interest, but the result is that you don't have time to really get attached to any of these relationships as none of them is really explored. The three stories plus the one happening between the three best friends is just too much for the hour and a half that the movie lasts.
However, Zac Effron is perfect in his role of heartthrob, and his comic potential is right on spot. He's actually a funny guy. We already knew that Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan were great actors and it seems like they're really trendy too... They're probably going to be the next big thing.
I would recommend to watch That Awkward Moment if you're hesitating between a nap or a movie. You can fall asleep through it, no part you miss would hurt your understanding or liking of the movie. So go for it. -
ArchonCinemaReviews30 August 2014That Awkward Moment was a surprise and the film is a bit misleading.
The film wants you to believe the movie is about three twenty-something commitaphobes maneuvering through the dating scene trying not to get burned. In actuality That Awkward Moment is about three twenty-somethings discovering and coming to terms with their needs from love while maneuvering through the dating scene.
James, played by Zac Efron, is the smooth talking man with the tagline. Casual encounters are his game and he is very good at it. That is, until he meets Ellie, played by Imogen Poots. Daniel is James's right hand man at work and at the bar and, together and single, are unstoppable. Then there is Mikey, Michael B. Jordan, recently back in the dating pool after a recent divorce and getting help from his boys.
The three main characters seem to have it all figured out as they play the scene and bro out together. Superficially this film could be perceived as formulaic and cliché – three men acting like boys with a complete disregard for the opposite sex. If you think this is all the film is about then you weren't completely paying attention.
Yes at the surface That Awkward Moment is a generic romantic comedy from the male perspective about commitment. Littered throughout are token gags involving hyper-masculine dialogue regarding relationships and sexual conquests. There are plenty of bar scenes highlighting and parodying modern day mating rituals. The leads berate one another at the first sign of commitment-like behavior.
But, the film is also a refreshing look into the male psyche regarding virility and expectations. The characters are archetypes, cases of men navigating the social scene: the married guy, the player, the singleton. The three leads are in constant conflict between doing what they truly desire and the self- and societal-imposed conventional behavior.
Writer/director Tom Gormican was onto a new take on an old premise that could have been refreshing. The film's greatest weakness was its need to hide behind the mask of being this simple romcom.
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Gordon-1115 May 2014This film tells the story of three buddies who navigate their ways through meaningful and disposable relationships.
"That Awkward Moment" is marketed as a comedy, but I didn't find it funny. It starts off a little funny and entertaining, when the three friends take a pill then hell breaks loose. After that, the film goes downhill. There are lots of tedious conversations, and the interactions between the three friends are juvenile most of the time. The plot is just not funny or sweet, which are requirements of romantic comedies. It's not hilarious and outrageous enough to be a raunchy comedy either. It's in fact boring to watch. It had promise to code a raunchy comedy, but it tries to hard to portray the male bonding and courtship rituals to the point of being annoying and tiresome. -
I thought this movie was good in terms of entertainment, but not anything special by way of movie making. It was comical, but also had a serious undertone to it. For anyone interested in learning how guys think, this movie is a must-see. Although it isn't what every male thinks, the movie captures the essence of the male psych. My favorite part was when Efron finally realized the true meaning of love. However, I find if unrealistic that she would forgive him after he ditched her father's funeral. The movie does an excellent job of explaining love. Males and females clearly differ in their versions of love, however one common factor remains. True love involves being there for you partner, and in life that's all you can ask for.
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3xHCCH30 January 2014"That Awkward Moment" is a romantic/sex comedy about three male best friends in their twenties living in New York City. Two of them, Jason (Zac Efron) and Daniel (Miles Teller), work all book cover designers in a publishing house. The other, Mikey (Michael B. Jordan), is an emergency room doctor.
While Jason and Daniel are happily swinging singles with their rosters of girlfriends, Mikey has just been told by his wife that she wants a divorce. All three guys promise to each other that they would all remain single together.
Unknown to his friends though, Mikey strove to revive his marriage with wife Vera (Jessica Lucas). On the other hand, Jason meets and gets close to a new girl Ellie (Imogen Poots). Daniel begins to see his BFF- and pick-up partner Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis) in a different light. Can all three yuppies actually keep steadfast in their fraternal pledge?
Zac Efron is undeniably fit for this charming yet shallow and arrogant character. It seems though that he had a step backward from his serious portrayals in "The Paper Boy" and "Parkland" to find himself in rather embarrassing scenes in the first third of the film (they were funny though). However, in the final third, Zac was more in his element. His final monologue alone reaffirms his status as romantic lead. This was despite my opinion that his Jason and Ellie do not really jive together.
Miles Teller plays the raunchy, noisy, annoying friend here. He is the funniest and the most relaxed of the three main actors. He remains very likable despite his smart-alecky character, coming across as a young Andrew McCarthy. His chemistry with his partner Mackenzie Davis was the best of the three pairs in the film.
Michael B. Jordan is fresh from his acclaimed performance last year as an ill-fated ex-con in "Fruitvale Station". His character is the most stable of the three friends, and his character does not really get too idiotic situations. He finds himself in more dramatic than comic moments here, which makes his character feel like an odd man out.
The comedy aspect was only occasionally hilarious when an actor makes a total fool of himself. There are two big comedy gimmicks here that will make this film memorable. One was when they show Zac and Miles try to pee while Viagra was still on full effect. The other was when Zac goes to Ellie's birthday party with his awkward sense of "dress up." Other than that, nothing really funny, more of annoying, grating and forced.
The romantic aspect fared better. It was actually quite well-written, though treading on very familiar ground of male-female relationships and commitment phobia. When is going out just simply going out? The film was quite frank on scenes and language of a sexual nature though, with scenes of semi-nudity of the three actors. I was surprised to see this rated only R-13 locally. This should at least be an R-18 for me because maturity is required to properly understand this aspect of the film. -
naregian31 January 2014Did I laugh til I cried? No. Was I touched to the heart? No. Was it an early front runner for the Best Picture of 2014? No.
Was it a good movie? Yes, and you should go see it. The film started out with a charming tone and was pretty steadily enjoyable all the way through. There was a very nice blend of witty comedy with some more predictable yet successful humor.
As a mid-January release, this movie wasn't really made to amaze, just to entertain, and yeah, it did just that.
The three young leading men are on a very good track. It's good to have a film with these three men early on in their careers, because one day they will all be in the elite. Miles Teller's performances in The Spectacular Now was one that made me interested in seeing this one. Also, Zac Efron, who very quickly grew out of the Disney Boy shtick has a very bright future ahead of him. Michael B. Jordan, who gave a breakout performance in Fruitvale Station also had enough of the charm to bring in some emotionally driven plot material and make it funny.
The three men in the lead for this film carried it's somewhat average storyline all the way through, with an exceptionally surprising level of enjoyment provide for my theater full of at least 100+.
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wlisa858310 February 2014I am so angry that I wasted my time watch this crappy movie.
The storyline was completely unoriginal and devoid of real humor and intelligence.
The jokes were tired and pointless and we have heard it all before, many times. The script was flimsy, and full of holes. The initial reason why Vera left Mikey rang hollow. Surely if you had a problem with your partners spontaneity, you would just tell them instead of requesting a divorce. And suddenly, after one act of spontaneous love making, they are on the road to recovery. I mean, how ridiculous is that. Just one of many, many examples of this foolish story.
The acting was the pits; Zac Efron is just not a good enough actor to be leading man material. The rest didn't impress me much either. There was complete lack of charisma and absolutely zero chemistry between any of the couples. Not funny, not fun and not interesting in the slightest! -
I have read a ton of reviews saying this movie is not worth seeing but I don't understand. I laughed the whole time. Come on, it's three 20-something's fooling around with women. What do you expect? Oscar winning acting, costumes, music and writing? No. It's a feel good comedy meant to entertain you. And that's what I got out if it. And so did the rest of the theater, I'm assuming from the constant laughter.
That Awkward Moment was not awkward at all! Just hilarious. Well, there were a couple of awkward scenes but it added to the hilarity.
The specific "awkward moment" is when a girl says "so..."; the three friends say that nothing good comes after a girl saying "so". For example: "so, where are we headed" or "so, what are we?". But this is me (a girl) saying "Soooo... That movie was hilarious! You need to see it."
I mean, it did make me glad I have a bf already and don't have to deal with guys like in the movie but they are funny, attractive and charming.
I didn't like Ellie who is a main character. She seemed disheveled and couldn't get a US accent just right the whole movie but everyone else was wonderful. Especially Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis), she was the icing on the Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan cake. Yum.
The movie definitely earned its R rating with swearing and adult scenes. Oh, and Zac Efron does in fact Rock Out with a large, strap-on (Blank) Out. For a good amount of time. So, be ready.
There was a woman behind me talking the entire time. PEOPLE. STOP talking through movies! We can all read the 8 ft tall "three months later" placed immediately in front of our faces. No need to narrate.
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beau_r_brown31 January 2014Well, i will be honest, when i attended the premier of Awkward Moment last night, i was much more interested in the dinner i ate before the movie. However it was pleasantly surprising. With realistic humor at every turn it reminded me of conversations that i would have amongst some of my own friends. The general realism of "guy" humor was so beautifully betrayed. It is undoubtable that Zach Efron has come a long way from that pop diva that starred in high school musical. Thankfuly his taste in women didn't go away either, with some of the best looking actresses i have seen in a under rated comedy movie. The important thing was i remained laughing throughout the entire movie, which by my books is the general goal of a comedy.
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trublu21531 January 2014That Awkward Moment seems like a promising comedy for guys, the raunchy humor, objectifying women and boner pills. It sounds like a good time, right? HELL NO!!! That Awkward Moment seizes every chance it gets to be as clichéd as possible and to be as unfunny as possible. Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan turn in acceptable performances but that is overshadowed by the thin-as-ice plot and crude humor, which ends up losing two good performances in the mix. To be fair to those involved, this film should have either been shelved or given more thought, either or doesn't give this film a leg to stand on. The next Knocked Up it is not. This is Sex and The City with too much testosterone and not nearly enough laughs to justify any of the plot holes, clichés or how these characters treat women. This isn't a rental, this is more like a bottom dollar movie you take a chance on at Wal Mart.